Understand your roof
Discuss leaks, aging materials, or storm damage and whether repair or replacement makes sense for your property.
UV Exteriors · Chicagoland roofing
Compare architectural and designer shingles, impact-resistant options, synthetic shake and slate, metal, and low-slope roofing. We help you understand the full roof system, written scope, warranty details, and project plan before work begins.
Asphalt shingles · Shake & slate alternatives · Metal · Flat roofing
Start with the right plan
Your roof’s condition, materials, ventilation, and water protection all matter. We’ll help you understand the details before work begins.
Discuss leaks, aging materials, or storm damage and whether repair or replacement makes sense for your property.
Explore roofing styles and colors, then review material availability, project scope, and the applicable warranty terms.
Review your written estimate and ask about scheduling, cleanup, and financing before making your decision.
Explore the Roof Color & Style Selection below to find the look for your home.
If your roof is leaking, wearing out, or ready for a different look, the first question is what needs to change. UV Exteriors helps homeowners in Schaumburg and across Chicagoland work through that decision—from a repair assessment to material selection and a complete roof replacement.
Our work includes architectural and designer asphalt shingles, cedar shake, DaVinci and Brava synthetic shake and slate, metal roofing, Euroshield rubber roofing, and flat or low-slope systems. Start with your roof’s condition and shape, then narrow the options by appearance, maintenance, and budget.
A damaged flashing detail or a small area of missing shingles may be repairable when the surrounding roof is sound. Widespread deterioration, repeated leaks, or damage across multiple slopes can make replacement the more practical investment. Water stains alone do not identify the source: roof penetrations, wall intersections, and attic conditions deserve a closer look.
Arrange an inspection if you notice new leaks, loose materials, or changes after a storm. Our roof warning signs guide explains what to observe safely from the ground. For urgent damage, visit our emergency roofing services page.
Start with architectural asphalt shingles. Compare a standard dimensional profile with a designer shingle on a home with a similar roof pitch. Decide whether the added pattern and shadow are important to you.
Compare natural cedar with synthetic shake, or explore synthetic slate and rubber slate profiles. Look at texture, color variation, required care, and the preparation needed for your existing deck.
Make the exact product rating part of the comparison. An impact classification is different from a warranty and does not mean the roof is damage-proof. Keep those questions separate when reviewing a proposal.
Have that area assessed separately from the main roof. A membrane system may be appropriate even when the rest of the house uses shingles. The connection between the two systems belongs in the scope.
A material can look right in a sample and feel very different across a large roof. Start with the roof’s slope and condition, then compare texture, color, upkeep, and the complete installed cost. Use the Roof Color & Style Selection above to explore specific shingle lines.
Architectural shingles have a layered appearance rather than the flat pattern of basic strip shingles. CertainTeed Landmark and Landmark PRO are useful starting points for a traditional shingle roof. Belmont, Grand Manor, and Carriage House create more pronounced shapes and shadow lines for homeowners considering a designer look. Look at the roof from the street as well as close up: roof pitch and visible area affect how much of that detail you will see.
See the materials on actual UV Exteriors projects: our Gurnee roof replacement used Landmark PRO in Georgetown Grey, while our Elmhurst project paired Grand Manor in Black Pearl with black soffit, fascia, and 6-inch seamless gutters.
For homeowners comparing hail-resistant roofing options, CertainTeed lists Landmark ClimateFlex and NorthGate ClimateFlex with a UL 2218 Class 4 impact-resistance rating. ClimateFlex uses polymer-modified asphalt. Discuss the specific product, available colors, and complete installation requirements when comparing it with other shingles.
Impact resistance does not mean a roof cannot sustain hail damage. Confirm any insurance discount directly with your insurer before including it in your budget.
Natural cedar shake brings real wood grain and variation to a roof. It suits homeowners who value that appearance and are comfortable with ongoing care, including debris removal and attention to damaged shakes and drying conditions.
Before choosing cedar or switching to asphalt or synthetic roofing, we assess the supporting deck and explain the preparation each option requires.
DaVinci and Brava offer manufactured shake and slate profiles for homeowners who like those textures but want to compare alternatives to natural wood or stone. Judge the color blend, tile widths, and repeating pattern on a full roof. Each line has its own installation and warranty requirements, so a proposal should name the exact product rather than simply say “synthetic roofing.”
Review the selected product’s slope, fastening, underlayment, and warranty requirements. Our DaVinci slate project in South Barrington shows how a synthetic slate roof looks on a completed home.
Metal roofing offers another direction for homeowners comparing roof profiles and finishes. Metal shingles can provide a more traditional patterned appearance. The panel or shingle design, fastening system, flashing, and allowance for thermal movement all influence how the finished roof performs.
Discuss the appearance of seams, transitions around dormers and chimneys, and where snow or water will leave the roof. Compare the complete installed system and finish warranty rather than choosing on the metal name alone.
Euroshield uses recycled rubber in roofing products designed with shake or slate appearances. It is a distinct material option for homeowners who want those profiles and are comparing alternatives to asphalt, natural wood, or synthetic composite tiles.
Review the exact Euroshield profile, roof suitability, installation details, and product-specific impact and warranty information. Compare a physical sample with the other materials under consideration.
A porch, addition, garage, or other shallow roof area may need a different system from the main pitched roof. Roof slope, drainage, edge details, and transitions determine which approach is suitable.
Replacing the surface alone will not correct poor drainage or damaged decking. A low-slope proposal should address those conditions and explain how the membrane meets walls and adjacent roofing.
The visible roof covering is one part of the work. Your written scope should identify the details that manage water and support the selected roofing material:
Chicagoland snow, ice, wind, and seasonal temperature changes make these connections especially relevant. Coordinate roof-edge work with gutters and downspouts or siding replacement when those areas also need attention.
The deck supports the roof covering and its fasteners. During planning, establish how deteriorated or unsuitable decking will be handled if removal exposes it. Ask for photographs and a clear approval process for additional repairs.
Chimneys, sidewalls, vents, and skylights interrupt the roof surface. Flashing is the material used at these connections to direct water away. A replacement estimate should explain which flashing will be replaced and how any retained detail will be assessed.
A ridge vent is an exhaust opening near the peak. In a vented attic, the intake and exhaust need to be considered together. Our attic ventilation guide explains the questions to bring to your roof assessment.
A dedicated project manager brings the details together: the written scope, supplier orders, installation schedule, property access, and cleanup. We discuss how concealed repairs and weather changes will be handled, then review the completed work and the warranty documents with you.
Two roofs with the same area can cost different amounts to replace. A steep roof with dormers, valleys, and several wall connections takes a different scope from a simple gable. Material selection, access, the number of existing layers, and deck repairs also affect the total. Compare those line items before deciding that one estimate is better value.
UV Exteriors installs CertainTeed roofing. Ask which manufacturer warranty applies to your chosen shingles and system, whether extended coverage is included, and what workmanship coverage is written into your agreement. A limited lifetime warranty and a 50-year protection period can cover different things; review the actual terms.
Request a free roofing estimate to discuss your home and material preferences. The instant roof estimator can provide a starting point; final pricing follows inspection and the agreed scope. You can also review financing options, subject to lender approval and terms. For storm-related work, our insurance claims page explains how project documentation fits into the process.
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